High Court
Chhattisgarh High Court
Bilaspur
The Chhattisgarh High Court was established in 2000, when Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. It has jurisdiction over the state of Chhattisgarh.
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Permanent Alimony Cannot Be Decided for the First Time in Appeal Without Trial Court Evidence: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Smt. Ekta Vishwas against a divorce decree granted to her husband, Devashish Vishwas, by the Family Court, Ambikapur, on November 11, 2024. The division bench of Justice Parth Prateem Sahu and Justice Sushma Sawant delivered the judgment on September 24,…
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Municipal Corporation Lacks Power to Seal Nursing Homes Under Chhattisgarh Nursing Home Law: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has quashed a notice issued by the Municipal Corporation, Durg, and its subsequent action of sealing a nursing home run by Dr. Shyama Agrawal. Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad passed the order on 22 September 2026 in WPC No. 5701 of 2022. The case concerned a notice dated 15 December 2022,…
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Husband’s Repeated Visits to Wife’s Parental Home Cannot Alone Prove Lack of Reasonable Cause, Restitution Plea Rejected: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking restitution of conjugal rights, holding that he failed to establish that his wife had left the matrimonial home without reasonable cause. A Division Bench of Justice Parth Prateem Sahu and Justice Sachin Singh Rajput delivered the judgment in FA(MAT)…
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WhatsApp Chats Establish Mental Cruelty, Divorce Granted to Wife: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur has granted a divorce to Archana Singh, setting aside a Family Court order that had rejected her plea against her husband, Anand Kumar Gupta, on grounds of cruelty. The Division Bench of Justice Parth Prateem Sahu and Justice Sushma Sawant delivered the judgment on September 23,…
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Calling Husband ‘Black Complexioned’ or ‘Fatty’ Not Sufficient for Divorce Without Proof of Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur has dismissed an appeal filed by Akash Ghosh against the Family Court’s refusal to grant him a divorce from Pooja Seet. The couple married on 7 March 2019 at Village Raigarh. They lived together for around two to three months before the wife went to her parental home. The…
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Married Daughter Cannot Claim Compensation as Dependant Under Employees’ Compensation Act: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court decided two connected appeals concerning the death of Padum Bahadur Soni, who allegedly died after a factory boundary wall collapsed on him on 26 April 2015. His widow, Suraji Bai Soni, had filed a compensation claim under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, but she died while the case…
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Sharia Body Cannot Determine Muslim Woman’s Marital Status: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur has partly allowed a writ petition challenging a decision issued by Idara-E-Shariya Islami Court in Raipur. The private religious body had issued a document dated 18 January 2022 stating that the petitioner had been divorced by Triple Talaq, after her husband had separately…
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Inquiry Records Sought for Self-Defence Cannot Be Denied Where No Third-Party Privacy Is Involved: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court considered a case involving Akram Khan, who was working as a driver in the establishment of the Family Court, Janjigir. After two departmental inquiries and his termination from service, he sought records connected with the inquiries so that he could defend himself in the challenge to his…
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₹25,000 RTI Penalty Quashed, Deliberate Withholding of Information Must Be Proved: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur has set aside a Rs.25,000 penalty imposed on Radhika Sidar under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The penalty had been imposed by the Chhattisgarh State Information Commission after Akash Bairagi sought information about the accounts, funds, achievements and beneficiaries of…
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Maintenance for Autistic Child Cannot Automatically Stop at 18, Must Continue Until Child Becomes Capable of Earning: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that merely reaching the age of majority cannot automatically bring an end to the right of a child suffering from a physical or mental abnormality or disability to receive maintenance. The Court held that the real question is whether, even after attaining majority, the person is…
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Denying Compassionate Appointment to Married Daughters While Granting It to Married Sons Is Unconstitutional: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently pronounced a landmark judgment declaring the practice of denying compassionate appointment to married daughters, while granting it to married sons, as unconstitutional. The Court held that such discrimination based on gender and marital status violates the fundamental rights…
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Consensual Sex Work Not an Offence, Immoral Trafficking Case Against Sex Worker Quashed: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that when it is clear that a sex worker is an adult and is participating in sex work voluntarily and with consent, the police must refrain from unnecessary interference or criminal action merely on that ground. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice…
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Inquiry Records Sought for Self-Defence Cannot Be Denied Where No Third-Party Privacy Is Involved: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court considered a case involving Akram Khan, who was working as a driver in the establishment of the Family Court, Janjigir. After two departmental inquiries and his termination from service, he sought records connected with the inquiries so that he could defend himself in the challenge to his…
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25-Week Pregnancy Termination Allowed for Minor Rape Survivor; Sonography Report Not Conclusive: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted permission for a minor rape survivor to undergo a medical termination of pregnancy at 25 weeks and 5 days of gestation. The court emphasized that the sonography report's estimate of gestational age cannot be the sole basis for denying her constitutional rights to dignity, bodily…
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Bail Plea Rejected in Case Involving Allegedly Misleading Social Media Video on PM Modi: Chandigarh Court
The Chandigarh court has dismissed the second regular bail application filed by Hassan Mohiduddin Siddiqui, emphasizing that no new facts or circumstances had emerged since his earlier plea was rejected. The court observed that merely filing the chargesheet could not be a sufficient ground to grant bail in a case…
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Lawyer Accused of Blackmailing Judge Over Objectionable Video Granted Bail: Chandigarh Court
A Chandigarh Court has granted bail to advocate Mohit Verma who was accused of blackmailing a judge using an objectionable video clip. The Court analyzed the provisions of Section 308 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and held that the offence of extortion was not clearly made out at this stage, leading to grant of…
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Delay in Recruitment to Specialised Medical Posts, Especially in Mental Healthcare, Causes Prejudice to Public: Chhattisgarh High Court
On 7th April 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court expressed serious concern over the prolonged delay in recruitment for specialized posts in mental healthcare, particularly MD Psychiatrist positions. The delay was highlighted as causing prejudice to citizens who rely on timely mental health services. Bench Hearing and…
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No Law Bars Conducting Prayer Meeting Inside One's Home, Permission From Authority Not Required: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered in 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court clarified an important aspect of religious freedom under Article 25 Constitution of India. The Court held that individuals are free to organize prayer meetings inside their own dwelling house and no prior permission is required from authorities,…
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Hearing and Speech Impaired Rape Victim Uses Plastic Doll for Testimony, Convict’s Life Sentence Upheld: Chhattisgarh High Court
In an important judgment delivered on 24 March 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the conviction of an accused in a rape case involving a deaf and dumb victim. The case titled Neelam Kumar Deshmukh Versus State of Chhattisgarh highlighted how courts can rely on non-verbal communication as valid evidence under…
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Liability of Insurance Company and Compensation in Motor Accident Case Explained Under Sections 56 and 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur delivered a significant judgment on 20 March 2026 in a motor accident compensation case, clarifying the liability of the insurance company under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The Court examined issues relating to absence of a valid fitness certificate, liability of insurer,…
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Complaint Filed Against Chief Justice and Other Judges by CJM’s Wife Quashed: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the integrity of the judiciary while examining allegations of criminal conspiracy against senior judges. In this unique matter, the Court had to exercise its own constitutional jurisdiction to prevent misuse of criminal law against members of the…
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Second Marriage During Subsistence of First Marriage Void in Property Dispute: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying that a marriage performed during the lifetime of a previous spouse is void under Hindu law, even if claimed to be based on local custom. The ruling arose from a long-standing family property dispute from Balod district, where the inheritance rights…
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Cheque Dishonor Dispute: Did the Complainant Prove the Debt? High Court's Verdict in a Key Section 138 Case – Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the High Court of Chhattisgarh has dismissed an appeal filed by the complainant against the acquittal of the respondent. The appeal stemmed from a dishonored cheque issued by the respondent for an alleged debt, but due to lack of proper…
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Fresh Inquiry Ordered into Alleged Wrong Knee Surgery, Court Cites Violation of State Clinical Establishments Law: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted important relief to petitioner Mrs. Shobha Sharma, who complained that doctors operated on the wrong knee and that the inquiry into her complaint was conducted by an improperly formed committee. The Court examined whether the enquiry process followed by authorities complied with…
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Judicial Remand Cannot Validate an Illegal Arrest; Custody Orders Quashed and Petitioner's Release Ordered: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has made a landmark ruling stating that judicial remand cannot legalize an arrest that violates constitutional rights. The Court set aside the custody orders passed by a magistrate and ordered the immediate release of the petitioner after finding that his arrest and detention were…
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SC/ST Act Case Against Woman Over Instagram Remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Not Quashed: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently refused to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against a woman accused of making objectionable remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Instagram. The case highlights the legal stance on social media remarks that allegedly insult prominent personalities and the procedures…
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Keeping a Person in Police Custody Under the Guise of 'Voluntary Cooperation' Violates Article 22: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has delivered a landmark judgment emphasizing the importance of constitutional safeguards under Article 22 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that police authorities cannot detain a person claiming he is voluntarily cooperating with the police to bypass the protections against…
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Serious Allegations of OMR Tampering Require Credible Evidence, Not Mere Suspicion: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a NEET (UG) 2026 candidate, who alleged that his Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) answer sheet had been tampered with, leading to a significantly lower score. The court emphasized that such serious allegations cannot be accepted based only on suspicion and…
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'1.45 Lakh Cases Pending Without Closure Report Despite Completed Investigation': DGP Asked to Respond: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has issued a significant order concerning the backlog of cases where investigations have been completed, but the closure reports have not yet been filed in the courts. This order comes as part of ongoing efforts to improve the judicial process and reduce delays in delivering justice. Case…
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Demanding ₹2 Crore for Mutual Divorce and Refusing to Resume Matrimonial Life Constitutes Mental Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld a decree of divorce granted under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, holding that a wife's refusal to return to her matrimonial home despite repeated efforts for reconciliation and her demand of ₹2 crore for granting mutual divorce amounted to mental cruelty and desertion. The Court…
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Teacher's Dismissal Over Alleged Objectionable WhatsApp Message to Girl Student Quashed: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has set aside the dismissal of government teacher Kamlesh Kumar Sahu, holding that the disciplinary authority failed to comply with the constitutional safeguards contained in Article 311 of the Constitution of India. The Court ruled that merely recording satisfaction is not sufficient to…
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Steps Taken by Accused to Protect Himself From False Allegations Before FIR Cannot Be Ignored; Rape Conviction Quashed: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has set aside the conviction of Raju Sahu for offences under Section 376(1) and Section 506 Part II of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Court held that the trial court failed to properly appreciate important defence evidence, including a complaint and a legal notice issued by the accused…
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Employee Who Repeatedly Declines Promotion Not Entitled to ACP/Time-Bound Financial Upgradation: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that an employee who voluntarily refuses regular promotion cannot later claim financial upgradation under the Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme. The Division Bench comprising Justice Parth Prateem Sahu and Justice Sachin Singh Rajput observed that the purpose of the ACP…
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Vehicle Cannot Be Confiscated Under Excise Act Before Authority Verifies Excess Quantity of Seized Liquor Bottles: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court delivered an important judgment on vehicle confiscation under the Section 47-A of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act. Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha dismissed a criminal revision filed by the State of Chhattisgarh and upheld the order of the Sessions Judge, which had set aside the confiscation of a…
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₹500 Penalty a 'Mere Formality'; DGP Directed to Revisit Action Against Police Officer: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court granted regular bail to two accused arrested in a liquor seizure case while expressing serious concern over incorrect information placed before the Court regarding the alleged criminal antecedents of one of the applicants. The Court held that inaccurate criminal history placed before a…
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Judge's Seniority Cannot Be Affected by Complaints That Did Not Lead to Disciplinary Action: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a judicial officer cannot be deprived of her original seniority merely because her promotion was deferred on the basis of a complaint that never resulted in any disciplinary proceedings or punishment. The Court observed that once no departmental inquiry, disciplinary…
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About the Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court was established in 2000, when Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. It has jurisdiction over the state of Chhattisgarh.
Seat
Bilaspur
State / UT
Chhattisgarh
Region
Central India
